Patents by Inventor James R. Laundy

James R. Laundy has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Coupling device for connecting a plurality of ports to one pipe-method of making same
    Patent number: 4131007
    Abstract: A coupling device for connecting two ports to one pipe comprises a one piece metal cup drawn to a special shape that receives a mounting flange at one end for securing it over at least two ports and a pipe engaging collar at the other end and is of a construction such that the collar can be disposed at various angles. The device is formed to its special final shape by pressing an axial portion thereof around two mandrels by means of pressure applied transversely to its longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1978
    Assignee: Tenneco, Inc.
    Inventor: James R. Laundy
  • Coupling device for connecting a plurality of ports to one pipe
    Patent number: 4082325
    Abstract: A coupling device for connecting two ports to one pipe comprises a one piece metal cup drawn to a special shape that receives a mounting flange at one end for securing it over at least two ports and a pipe engaging collar at the other end and is of a construction such that the collar can be disposed at various angles. The device is formed to its special final shape by pressing an axial portion thereof around two mandrels by means of pressure applied transversely to its longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1976
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1978
    Assignee: Tenneco Inc.
    Inventor: James R. Laundy